I study Hispanic studies and politics at the Queen Mary University of London. In all honestly, I don’t think I could’ve picked a better course. I thoroughly enjoy the Hispanic studies part as I get to not only learn the Spanish language itself but develop my knowledge of the Hispanic culture. From reading Cervantes’s work to understanding the linguistics of Spanish. Also, studying alongside students who also have a passion for languages is great because you can bond with them and even go out to watch Spanish movies together.

Furthermore, studying politics at university was a great decision because I am constantly surrounded by people of all backgrounds who get to share their views on the political climate. Also, this course has given me a broader perspective of our society. It’s truly an enjoyable course if you want to see the world from another perspective.

The university itself is located in a great location. It is 15 minutes away from central London and 15 minutes away from Canary Wharf. Surrounded by tons of places to eat and people from around the world. Also, the transport is impeccable so easy to get from one place to another. The only thing I would say is that the university can get very busy at times. So finding a seat at the library isn’t an option. But you can study at the campus library which is a great spot.

To end I want to say that although I live at home I still have got the university experience I wanted. By joining societies like the formula society to meet new people at badminton tryouts. It’s all about getting out of your comfort zone and talking to new people.

I like that it’s diverse and there are a lot of societies and things to do outside the course. There are a lot of multicultural people, so it’s nice to learn about different cultures. Also there are very good options for the year abroad.